Sounders beat Rapids to win Western Conference, full coverage: Seattle advances to MLS Cup

Realio’s Ratings: Valdez put on a clinic at target forward

The Paraguayan’s tireless efforts made Seattle’s gameplan work, and his assist was harder than he made it look.

Aftermatch Aftermath: Business Professionals

Success tastes good.

Jordan Morris swears he didn’t have flu

But if calling it a “flu game” is what it takes to get people to recognize his achievements, that’s just fine.

Sounders vs. Rapids, leg 2: Player ratings form

Rate the players in the second leg of the Western Conference Final.

Postgame Pontifications: Enjoy the ride we’ve already taken

But get excited about where it may still go.

Greeting Sounders at airport was frenzied, confusing, glorious mess of joy

The chaos was also part of what made it special.

Sounders vs. Rapids, leg 2: Highlights, stats, quotes

“My first answer to that is we’re not finished yet. My second answer is that I’m very proud of this franchise. The fans deserve that – they deserve it.” -Brian Schmetzer

Brian Schmetzer got a little emotional at press conference

We can’t possibly love this guy any more than we do.

This is how the Sounders celebrated making MLS Cup

And there was much rejoicing

Ozzie Alonso has ‘slight’ knee sprain

Sounders midfielder was forced out of the game around the 75th minute.

Sounders sing “Jingle Bells,” this time with champagne

This song feels extra special after qualifying for MLS Cup.

Washington’s governor congratulates Sounders

One of these days, soccer is going to make it.

WE’RE GOING TO MLS CUP

Jordan Morris’ goal lifts Sounders to win over Rapids.

Sounders take 3-1 aggregate lead on Jordan Morris goal

It’s called: “This is not the goal you’re looking for.”

You can go about your business... move along.

Ivanschitz only change to Sounders starting XI

Erik Friberg was a late scratch from the lineup due to a left calf sprain

Sounders at Rapids, West Finals, leg two: Gamethread

ESPN is covering the match starting at 1 PM. Kickoff will be closer to 1:15 PM.

Sounders Soccer is a clean sheet and a goal; that won’t change

TL;DR version: You play to win the game

Some spots you can be sure will show Sounders, not Seahawks

Plus 11 more in the rest of Washington

Realio’s Ratings: Lodeiro was absolutely everywhere, again

Realio is running out of ways to describe his masterful midfield dominance.

Clint Dempsey makes cameo appearance at Sounders training

No indication Dempsey’s nearing a return, but Sounders are apparently looking quite healthy otherwise.

Sounders vs. Rapids, leg 1: Community player ratings form

Ricardo Salazar will be head referee for second leg

For all the scorn heaped upon him, he’s actually done pretty well for Sounders.

Sounders vs. Rapids, leg one: Highlights, stats, quotes

“We expect to win every game that we go out and play. I think the resolve to go out and score two goals against the best defense in MLS shows good resolve.” -Brian Schmetzer

So, about that cell-phone light display...

Best we can tell it was a spontaneous display.